Who was James Porter?

James Porter (1628–1727) was born in Felstead, Essex, , England and died in , London, Middlesex, England. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Porter 1628–1727

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 20 Feb 1628 · Felstead, Essex, , England

Died 27 Sep 1727 · , London, Middlesex, England

Father John Porter 5Th Cousin 10X Removed C

Mother Anna Rosanna White

Siblings Abigail Porter, Anna Mrs Wm Garlord Jr Porter 10Ga Jr, David Porter, Hannah Mrs Deacon John Coleman Porter 10Ga, Joanna Porter, Johanna Mrs Wm Gaylord Porter 10Ga, Johanna Porter, John Porter, Joseph Porter, Lt Nathaniel Porter, Mary Orton, Mary Porter, Mary Porter 6Th Cousin 9X Removed C, Mary Porter Grant, Rebecca Clark Spencer, Robert M Mary Scott Porter Jr Ii 10Gu Jr Ii, Robert Porter, Rose Porter, Samuel Porter 6Th Cousin 9X Removed C, Sarah Arpak Porter, Sarah Porter, Thomas M Sarah Hart Porter 6Th Cousin 9X Removed C

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Porter 5Th Cousin 10X Removed C

Anna Rosanna White

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1628, James Porter entered the world in Felstead, Essex, England, born to john porter 5th cousin 10x removed c and anna rosanna white. James Porter passed away in 1727 in, London, Middlesex, England.

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Life Timeline

1628

Birth of James Porter in Felstead, Essex, England

Birth

1727

Death of James Porter in, London, Middlesex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Porter

This ancestor line traces from England (1510) to Felstead, Essex, , England (1628) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Porter (1628–1727) was born in Felstead, Essex, , England and died in , London, Middlesex, England. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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